What are the Core Principles of Motivational Interviewing?
The core principles of Motivational Interviewing can be summarized by the acronym OARS: - Open-Ended Questions: These encourage patients to explore their thoughts and feelings. - Affirmations: Positive statements that recognize patient strengths and efforts. - Reflective Listening: Echoing what the patient says to demonstrate understanding and empathy. - Summarizing: Recapping the discussion to ensure mutual understanding and to highlight important points.
